Southern California quarterback prospect Matt Barkley waited through two nights and three rounds of the 2013 NFL draft without being selected. He didn't wait long at all on Day 3, going to the Philadelphia Eagles at the top of Saturday's fourth round, 98th overall.

The Eagles moved up to get Barkley, trading up with Jacksonville. They didn't want to risk that the Kansas City Chiefs (at No. 99) and Oakland Raiders (at No. 100)—both in the market for a West Coast-style passer to develop—would grab him instead.

The Philadelphia Eagles took Matt Barkley with the first pick of the fourth round Saturday. (AP Photo)

Barkley joins first-year head coach Chip Kelly's QB competition in Philadelphia, which already had Michael Vick, second-year player Nick Foles and Kelly's former Oregon star Dennis Dixon in the mix. When Kelly was coach of the Ducks, he saw plenty of Barkley first-hand in games against USC.

There's a misconception that Kelly needs a running quarterback to make his offense work in the NFL. Barkley doesn't offer much in the way in mobility, but he's a smart quarterback who can get the ball out quickly to his playmakers.

The Eagles have plenty of receivers who can make something happen after the catch, starting with speedy holdovers DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. They also added a pair of athletic tight ends, James Casey and Zach Ertz (their second-round draft pick).

Also helping Barkley's chances is the fact the Eagles took athletic left tackle Lane Johnson in the first round. Barkley's lack of elusiveness won't be as much as an issue there as he tries to beat out Vick, Foles and Dixon.

The Eagles were patient to go after their quarterback in the draft, and Barkley landed in a good situation given Kelly's offensive acumen that will fit his strengths as a cerebral passer.